Need a few things answered about my SS 16

[Rayzor]

So my new to me 1978 16ft. SS is throwing me some loops. So I will post a few pics with whats it do questions and how can I make this work . This first pic is this little channel thing mounted to transom. Has the fish finder sonar mounted to it. Is this a factory item?

 

[Rayzor]

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The next doo dad is this little bracket of sort. There are 2 of them mounted up in the bow on each side. Any ideas on there function?

 

[bananaboater]

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The next doo dad is this little bracket of sort. There are 2 of them mounted up in the bow on each side. Any ideas on there function?View attachment 130252

They are brakets to hold a fiberglass or wood "bow" to hold a boat cover up for rain drainage.

 

[Rayzor]

Re: Need a few things answered about my SS 16

Next is the steering, the cable setup looks like its made for a threw the motors clamp. I have a 1967 Evinrude 80hp and its clamp does not allow for this. What to do about that? Am I going to have to get a more modern motor or replace the whole steering? help.....

 

[GA_Boater]

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First pic - no. Just a POs way of mounting the transducer.

Second pic is a support for a flexible wooden slat that keeps the boat cover from collecting water. It's a system that is only good for water. Ice/snow weigh the cover down and push the slats down making a nice pool.

 

[Rayzor]

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They are brakets to hold a fiberglass or wood "bow" to hold a boat cover up for rain drainage.

That makes sense, I was kinda hoping someone would say ultra rare cannon mounting brackets. Thanks!

 

[GA_Boater]

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Pic 2 is an ultra rare cannon mounting bracket.

On your steering can you back up a bit to show more. Ya got too close to see the steering system.

 

[Pugetsound]

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Iv seen a lot of 16 SS boats and thats new to me mabey I will learn something also. The steering will have to hafe a stern brakket to allow you to connect to the motor with an attaschment Like a quick release I think .

So my new to me 1978 16ft. SS is throwing me some loops. So I will post a few pics with whats it do questions and how can I make this work . This first pic is this little channel thing mounted to transom. Has the fish finder sonar mounted to it. Is this a factory item?View attachment 130251

 

[Rayzor]

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This a bit better?

 

[jasoutside]

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Pic 2 is an ultra rare cannon mounting bracket.

10 cool points for GA on that super awesome response

 

[GA_Boater]

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10 cool points for GA on that super awesome response

You know we try to keep Tin Heads happy. Rayzor was hoping for that so..... LOL


Yes on the steering pic, Rayzor. Now do you have one of the transom mount for the motor? What I'm looking for is what's called a tilt tube. You can do what Pugetsound said about the bracket, but lets see what you have first.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Yeah, we love them tin fibs..lol

 

[Rayzor]

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Ok, my motor does not have a tilt tube. I have one of these brackets I dug up but it does not clamp down tight on the cable I think I need some form of tube to clamp to and the cable to thread into. that make any sense?
I just found this mount and about fell out of my chair. http://www.iboats.com/Front-Mount-S...35782786--**********.926140537--view_id.40159

 

[Rayzor]

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Iv seen a lot of 16 SS boats and thats new to me mabey I will learn something also. The steering will have to hafe a stern brakket to allow you to connect to the motor with an attaschment Like a quick release I think .

I am not sure what a stern bracket is, any pictures?

 

[GA_Boater]

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You just posted a pic of your stern bracket. If the motor and boat were together there should be 3 holes that match the three in the bottom of the bracket. It clamps on the cable and the cable end goes to a link rod on the motor.

Look at this PDF from Teleflex. It shows what I'm trying to say. Look at the Transom Support Mount.

 

[Rayzor]

Re: Need a few things answered about my SS 16

Thanks GA this is starting to make some form of sense. The motor has never been mounted to this boat and thatbracket was just a part I pulled off a parts boat once upon a time, so I am not sure what I need. By looking at the Teleflex pdf link posted it looks like all I will need is the support sleeve part#SA27274P. Would you agree?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Need a few things answered about my SS 16

Thanks GA this is starting to make some form of sense. The motor has never been mounted to this boat and thatbracket was just a part I pulled off a parts boat once upon a time, so I am not sure what I need. By looking at the Teleflex pdf link posted it looks like all I will need is the support sleeve part#SA27274P. Would you agree?

I think so Rayzor. But I've never done it. The support sleeve simulates the tilt tube to give a mount for the cable. You might need a clevis kit to connect the cable to the motor - Item H

And they sell all of this here at iboats.

 

[Pugetsound]

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The last photo looks familar. That looks like it was on the boat for a steering tube to attach to . thats what a bracket does Go to the IBoats site and look up steering and you should see what I m trying to say . There are a few parts you will need and I boats has them.

 

[Rayzor]

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I already have the clevis part that hooks to the motor. I think I just need to order the tube. But I will support Iboats. Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Pugetsound]

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OK guys whats the ( thingy) the transducer is connected to on the transom.???????? Iv never ssen one I don't think.